Following Bob Dylan's controversial Nobel Prize in Literature, Harvard Professor Richard F. Thomas presents a scholarly argument for Dylan's place in the literary canon. Drawing from his popular university course, Thomas, a classicist, examines Dylan's lyrics through the lens of classical poetry.

Why You Should Read?

• Understand the academic justification behind Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize.
• Explore the poetic depth of Dylan's songwriting alongside classical works.
• Gain new insights into Dylan's lyrics from a classical scholar's perspective.
• Discover a fresh perspective on the intersection of music, literature, and academic study.